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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,412 and 680,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,412 and 680,922 is: 1,033,992.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,412 : 680,922 = 680,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,412/680,922 = 680,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,412x = 680,922 × 680,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,412x = 463,654,770,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,654,770,084/448,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,992.78

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